About us

TOG is designed as an intimate, intensive, space for WOMEN to identify, investigate and integrate stories, beliefs, shame & body-stored traumas.

The nurturing of our basic primal needs is the foundation from which we develop a balanced, stable self-esteem and healthy understanding of love. These needs when unattended to, from birth &/or through adolescence, will sit in our roots as the source of all confusion. Unconscious patterning of oppression and abuse may continue throughout one’s life experiences. We will meet these basic primal needs by re-starting at the foundation with the art of self-responsibility & care.

Rearranging your belief system and de-armoring the body as ways to create a heart-full life is a courageous task. Through this work you will navigate a balanced, sustainable way of being.

The purpose of the workshop is to integrate and resolve body-stored trauma from birth, developmental, generational &/or situational trauma, including sexual abuse, exploitation or misuse.

The vision is to co-create and hold a supportive, non-judgmental, compassionate space where you feel safe to expose your unconscious patterns buried within your current roles, behaviors & emotional reactions to life, allowing you to open towards the realization of ultimate freedom & truth!

We will access the breath, body and beliefs as tools of liberation through:

Pelvis/psoas therapeutic bodywork will stimulate and release the tension bound up in the root and ﬁrst chakras creating access to the original unmet needs &/or experienced sexual trauma, thus freeing up and offering back life ﬂow, to the entire energetic & nervous systems. This is assisted by upper body/heart-opening conscious touch techniques

Self Inquiry exercises based on The Work of Byron Katie & the pointings of Ramana Maharshi invite you to identify and observe the stressful, fearful conceptual mind and its associated behaviors to free all the “non-truths” you believe to be true

Exposure in the form of supported, constructive and compassionate sharings. You will have the opportunity to be seen and met in the “stories” which keep you hidden inside the lie of the shadow. When this energy begins to expand through exposure, it effortlessly integrates and turns into the lightness of presence.

Are you currently experiencing or have you experienced any of the following?

Difﬁculty relating in “personal” relationships

Disturbing sense of self &/or body image

Insufferable grief and loss

Food &/or substance addictions

Sexual abuse, misuse or inhibition

General lack of clarity and any other unresolved stressors

What concepts and thoughts are you believing?

What stories, shame, traumas & dramas are being stored in your cellular memories?

Are you willing to permanently shift your perceptions of reality and support a balanced, stable, peaceful life for yourself ?Are you ready to transition from and resolve all the stressful relating and core tension stored in the nervous system which keep you from living FULLY FREE in the heart of each moment?

No need to wait. Grant yourself permission to be exposed.

We spend so much of our lives wasting precious energy concealing our secrets. Let’s find the courage to open towards the shadows and free up this energy to experience joy, your true nature, your full life…GRATITUDE!!

You will be pointed to silence as your strongest ally for remembering this greatest birth gift of gratitude; opening your heart for pure love, compassion and the ability to live a self-realized, creative and celebratory life.

Due to the intimate nature of these workshops, space is limited to 6 women. Please register soon, to reserve your participation. Look forward to seeing you!

NOT INCLUDED:*International airfare*Airport transfers, however arrangements will be provided

Venue Highlights

The incredible, pristine foothills of the sacred Andes Mountains surrounds and cocoons our beautiful & carefully selected venue, Sachay Munay, which is nestled in a small valley near to Pisac. Together they create an ideal, peaceful setting for this transformative experience; nourishing all aspects of your body, mind and soul.

About the
Venue and Teacher

"Love from the Ancient Forrest"Our intention is to hold space where Magic can happen. We support all kinds of groups, each group helping us to transition as we grow..... this wil enable us to support local projects....The beauty and vortex of energies, in this magical place are felt everywhere. We look forward to your joining so that this special place on this earth can be shared.

Chetana works with the BioDynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release Institute as session facilitator and training leader.She birthed and leads “Tao of Gratitude” womens trauma release retreats. TOG is specifically designed as a nurturing, compassionate, intensive space for WOMEN to identify, investigate, expose, and integrate/resolve all stories, beliefs, shame & body stored traumas.Her innate connection to universal spirit, human conditioning, self discovery and awakening led to a profound lifestyle shift where inspired service leads the way.Over the last 25 years Chetana has been learning and sharing integrated mind~body~breath modalities and meditation techniques throughout the U.S., India, Bali, Peru, Thailand, China & Russia.She supports her sessions & groups with a strong, grounded presence in conjunction with an open, compassionate heart plus an abundance of joy & humor.

Thank you!

Why Retreat?

We asked people why they go on retreat, here's what they said:

My inspiration is to find some very much needed solace away from the stress of raising 4 children, working (as a dietitian) and trying to get my private nutrition counseling practice launched. I am a registered yoga instructor and have practiced for over 10 yrs, and have always dreamed of taking a yoga retreat just for my own inner well being.
Linda

Retreat Guru's Vision

We believe human beings are innately wise, strong and kind. This wisdom, although not always experienced, is always present. Going on retreat is a beautiful way to reconnect to our basic sanity and health. Our aspiration at Retreat Guru is to inspire people to experience authentic retreats and reconnect with their innate wisdom, strength and kindness.